The Lotería Nacional draw on July 16 distributed €12 million in prizes. The top award went to number 11312, shared across 13 cities. Winners have 90 days to claim their prize, with tax rules applying above €40,000.
Spain's Lotería Nacional delivered €12 million in prizes during its Thursday, July 16, 2026 draw, with the main award of €300,000 per series going to ticket number 11312. This top prize was distributed across a wide range of locations, including Avilés (Asturias), Armilla (Granada), Cartagena (Murcia), Albacete, Sant Antoni de Portmany (Balearic Islands), Callús (Barcelona), Conil de la Frontera (Cádiz), Treceño (Cantabria), Pobra do Caramiñal (Coruña), Madrid, Ramallosa (Pontevedra), Alfafar (Valencia), and Valladolid.
The second prize, worth €60,000 per series, was awarded to number 78148 and was sold exclusively in Aranjuez (Madrid). Additional smaller prizes were drawn for tickets matching four, three, or two digits, with payouts of €75, €15, and €6 per décimo respectively. The four-digit numbers drawn were 0099, 3218, 7842, and 9432. Three-digit prizes went to 098, 150, 349, 351, 497, and 924, while two-digit prizes included 13, 31, 32, 51, 63, 64, 65, and 82. Reintegros, which refund the ticket price, were assigned to numbers ending in 2, 3, and 5.
Winners have a 90-day window from the day after the draw to claim their prizes. To collect winnings, the original ticket and a valid ID must be presented at a lottery administration office. For tickets purchased online, the official procedure must be followed as outlined by the lottery operator.
Since 2020, Spanish lottery prizes have been subject to a tax exemption on the first €40,000, with a 20% tax applied to any amount above that threshold. This rule remains in effect for the 2026 draw, impacting larger prize winners. The Lotería Nacional, one of Spain's oldest and most popular games of chance, continues to attract widespread participation due to its extensive prize structure and the tradition of sharing tickets among friends, families, and workplaces. The draw's broad geographic spread of winners highlights the national reach of the lottery system. For many, the event is not only about the chance to win but also about the social ritual and anticipation that surrounds each draw. The practical details—such as the tax rules, the claim period, and the need for proper documentation—remain crucial for anyone holding a winning ticket.
